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Fast-casual Indian chain to enter Indy market
The California-based company’s local franchisee is shopping for sites downtown and across central Indiana. Also this week: Best Friends Pet Hotel, Mission 27 Resale, Rize and Dr. Tavel.
L.A. Fitness taking over empty north-side Marsh store
The chain’s 11th gym here will be an upscale version of what local members are used to. Also this week: Chuy’s restaurant and Vinny’s Drive Bar.
Wisconsin-based sub sandwich chain targets Indianapolis market
Cousins Subs, which recently opened its first Indiana location in Crown Point, is hoping to open eight to 10 stores in the central Indiana market. Also this week: News on Ellison Brewing and Massage Heights.
Bravo! restaurant closes, site up for sale
The demise of the Castleton restaurant follows the chain’s sale to a private equity group. Also this week: Kilroy’s, Becker Supply, Nurture, Purse Strings and more.
Axe-throwing studios snap up retail sites
At least six venues are open or in the works. Also this week: Dottie Couture, Book Warehouse, Cupid Couture and MBP Distinctive Catering.
International Marketplace sees flurry of restaurant openings
The area around the old Lafayette Square Mall will have almost 110 ethnic eateries by the end of the year. Also this week: Sun King, Chick-fil-A and Boot Barn.
Indianapolis theater to reopen as first-run movie house
Also this week: YUJO Ramen & Boba Tea, Taste of Dubai, Which Wich, Marco’s Pizza, Bovaconti Coffee, State of Grace
Popularity of resale boosts consignment shop
Greenwood store buys site, eyes expansion. Also this week: Zombie Taco, Yogulatte, Torrid, Book Warehouse, Sally Beauty Supply and Aldi.
Jimmy John’s takes lead in King Cole exodus
The sandwich shop will move a few blocks away as a developer makes plans to convert the building into a hotel. Also this week: Native Bread, VetIQ and Paco’s Taqueria.
Restaurant and bar to open in Bates-Hendricks
Eateries are rare in the popular neighborhood south of downtown. Also this week: Kilroy’s, Rebar Indy, Urban Meditation and The Small Mall.
Broad Ripple restaurant assets to be auctioned
The Corner’s owners hope to sell its equipment, furnishings and liquor license Oct. 1. Nearby, Sun King Brewery is about to open Offshore, a seafood and beer restaurant, in the former Thr3e Wise Men space.
Metazoa Brewing drops plans for Broad Ripple taproom
City development officials had concerns about the design of the brewpub’s proposed second location. Also this week: BrewDog, The District Tap, Nightmare on Edgewood
New coworking space to double as furniture showroom
The new concept will occupy the entire top floor of one of the Pyramids office buildings. Also this week: Black Acre, Taste of Havana, Chef JJ’s Backyard and Gauchos Brazilian Steakhouse.
Roundup: Texas Margarita’s restaurant opens on North Keystone
The new venture replaces another Mexican restaurant at the site. Also this week: Steak n Shake, Rise ‘n Roll Bakery, Hitherto Coffee & Gaming Parlour and BoxLunch.
Spenga fitness chain entering Indianapolis market
The Chicago-based chain is the latest in a rush of similar announcements. Also this week: Beauty Brands, Normal Coffee, Got Sole? Boutique and more.
Gomez BBQ branching out from City Market
The homegrown venture will open its first stand-alone restaurant on East 10th Street. Also this week: Peloton, Culver’s, Lululemon and more.
Long-time ‘haunted house’ relocates to new permanent digs
Nightmare on Edgewood, which had operated its haunted attraction at the Edgewood Athletic Association for decades, recently moved and will use its new space to lure customers throughout the year.
Black Acre Brewing Co. expanding operations in Irvington
The 7-year-old brewery, restaurant and taproom is two to three months away from opening its Zionsville location. In the meantime, it’s also making big improvements to its facilities at its home base in Irvington.